For centuries, exploration of the Arctic has been pursued for its potential value as a commercial sea route. Many expeditions tried in vain to navigate its frozen waterways. This timely book tells the stories of famous expeditions to find a Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific, to map the frozen wasteland, and to be the first to reach the North Pole.
For centuries, exploration of the Arctic has been pursued for its potential value as a commercial sea route. Many expeditions tried in vain to navigate its frozen waterways. This timely book tells the stories of famous expeditions to find a Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific, to map the frozen wasteland, and to be the first to reach the North Pole.

Expedition to the Arctic
48
Expedition to the Arctic
48Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780778711773 |
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Publisher: | Crabtree Classics |
Publication date: | 09/15/2013 |
Series: | Crabtree Chrome Series |
Pages: | 48 |
Product dimensions: | 6.88(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.20(d) |
Lexile: | 800L (what's this?) |
Age Range: | 11 - 14 Years |